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Feds award $2.5M to BigRock Mountain for new chairlift
The existing lift is over 50 years old. The new lift will feature technology such as a touchscreen interface that eases system operations and maintenance.
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East Boothbay inn sells to second-time Maine buyer in off-market deal
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 14, 2023Earlier this summer, the property was seeing a lot of group reservations, including wedding parties. The plan is to maintain a resort type experience without resort prices.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 14, 2023
Sand, sea, spend: 3 Maine beach destinations among world's priciest in survey
Renee Cordes Updated: August 4, 2023Kennebunkport, Bar Harbor and Portland are among the world's 20 most expensive beach designations in a survey published by TravelMag.com.
Renee Cordes Updated: August 4, 2023
Rain, rain, go away: Maine businesses lament impact of dreary summer weather
Alexis Wells July 27, 2023This summer's rain and fog have put a damper on some businesses, especially those like Funtown Splashtown, an amusement park and waterpark in Saco that relies on fair weather to drive business.
Alexis Wells July 27, 2023
Maine nonfarm jobs slip in June as rain dampens tourism
Renee Cordes Updated: July 24, 2023Maine nonfarm wage and salary jobs decreased by 2,900 in June to 643,100 as rainy weather hurt tourism-related jobs and manufacturing Jobs declined by 1%.
Renee Cordes Updated: July 24, 2023
19th century inn in Northeast Harbor sells for $7.75M
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 21, 2023The Savage family settled on land ub Northeast Harbor in 1798. The first cottage dates to 1854. The inn will remain open for the 2023 season before undergoing restoration.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 21, 2023
Inner space: Converting vacant offices for other uses gains traction in Maine
Renee Cordes Updated: July 24, 2023Evolving work habits play out on the property market, sparking a growing number of conversions of unused or underused offices into other kinds of properties, from light industrial to residential and educational.
Renee Cordes Updated: July 24, 2023
Searching the U.S. and braving a tornado, West Coast couple takes reins at Poland inn
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 17, 2023The original house dates back to 1894. It became a restaurant where Joan Crawford filmed a "Route 66" episode. Later an inn, the Secret Service spent much time there.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 17, 2023
For snowmobilers and business travelers, Jackman motel is a mainstay
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 10, 2023Outdoor enthusiasts and business travelers provide a year-round clientele, many of them repeats. ATVers and snowmobilers can ride from their door.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 10, 2023
Bayside Bowl rolls out expansion to South Portland
Renee Cordes Updated: July 11, 2023Owner Charlie Mitchell aims to open the new Broadway Bowl by the end of October at 725 Broadway in South Portland.
Renee Cordes Updated: July 11, 2023
Mid-year review: Maine' 'hottest towns,' Papi Cannabis among 2023's most-read stories
Renee Cordes Updated: July 7, 2023Stories about real estate, rankings and restaurants are popular with Mainebiz readers.
Renee Cordes Updated: July 7, 2023
An ‘Ironman’ for kids also raises funds for public schools
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 6, 2023Six years in, the run-bike-run event has attracted close to 1,000 children and raised over $60,000.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 6, 2023Tribes and conservation groups petition to stop Pickett Mountain mining project
Alexis Wells Updated: June 30, 2023The proposed area is next to three state heritage fish waters and is at the center of the region's growing outdoor economy.
Alexis Wells Updated: June 30, 2023
Vroom! Caribou's Spud Speedway revs up changes with new investors
Peter Van Allen June 28, 2023With the popularity of snowmobiles and ATVs, the partners at Spud Speedway have expansion plans that promise to bring economic growth to the Caribou area.
Peter Van Allen June 28, 2023
Maine makes top 10 list for summer road trips
Renee Cordes Updated: June 27, 2023The Pine Tree state also ranked No. 1 for safety in a WalletHub report.
Renee Cordes Updated: June 27, 2023
Scarborough nonprofit plans pickleball fundraiser
Renee Cordes Updated: June 29, 2023Kids First Center hopes to raise between $20,000 and $30,000 from the event, happening July 21-23 in Saco.
Renee Cordes Updated: June 29, 2023
Building the ‘candidate pipeline’: Maine employers ramp up summer internship programs
Renee Cordes Updated: June 26, 2023With Maine’s jobless rate at a historic low, employers are hiring interns to attract — and test — young talent and build loyalty.
Renee Cordes Updated: June 26, 2023
Today's Poll
Sponsored by: Kennebunk Savings Bank
With the official end of summer this past weekend, we're taking a look back at how the season unfolded.
Back in early August, we asked how the summer tourism season was going — and at the time, the majority of respondents told us it could be better. And remember, the season started very rainy and ended amid a drought.
Now that the season has wrapped up, we're checking in again to see how things ended. Did things improve? Did tourism pick up later in the summer, or did the season fall short of expectations?
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The Giving Guide
The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
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Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
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Groundbreaking Maine
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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